About this opportunity
Contempo Cabinetry lists this Project Estimator (Kitchen Cabinets Knowledge) opportunity in saddle brook, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Company Description Contempo Cabinetry specializes in contemporary framed cabinetry designed for modern living. The company offers a wide range of styles, materials, and finishes to meet diverse aesthetic and functional needs. Contempo focuses on delivering high-quality craftsmanship and design-forward solutions for residential and commercial spaces. Team members collaborate closely with clients, designers, and contractors to bring customized cabinetry concepts to life. The work environment values precision, creativity, and attention to detail.
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Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Project Estimator role based in Saddle Brook, NJ, with a focus on kitchen cabinetry projects. The Project Estimator will review plans, drawings, and specifications to prepare accurate material takeoffs and cost estimates for framed cabinetry. Daily responsibilities include analyzing project requirements, preparing bids and proposals, updating budgets, and tracking cost changes throughout the project lifecycle. The role involves coordinating with sales, design, and production teams to clarify scope, pricing, and timelines, as well as communicating with clients and contractors to address questions and revisions. The Project Estimator will also maintain estimating tools and databases, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support project planning and scheduling.
Position Responsibilities
Prepare complete and accurate estimates for commercial and multi-unit cabinetry projects
Review architectural plans, project specifications, and bid documents to determine scope and pricing requirements
Perform quantity takeoffs and develop detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, and related project components
Coordinate with internal departments including sales, design, engineering, and operations throughout the estimating process
Assist in the review and coordination of shop drawings as needed
Identify scope gaps, pricing risks, and value engineering opportunities
Maintain clear and organized records of bids, proposals, pricing worksheets, and estimate backup
Utilize advanced Excel skills to create, manage, and analyze estimate worksheets, bid comparisons, and pricing models
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of experience in construction, cabinetry, and estimating
Experience with commercial and multi-unit residential projects
Advanced Excel proficiency
Strong ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and construction documents
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with takeoffs
Experience with shop drawings
Engineering experience or related technical knowledge
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Experience with 2020 Design
About the Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, organized, and dependable, with a strong understanding of construction estimating and cabinetry systems. xhqgsiq This individual should be comfortable working with technical documentation, coordinating across departments, and contributing meaningfully to both the estimating and preconstruction process.
Benefits
Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Worksite address
saddle brook, NJ, 07663, US
Who can apply
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